...a college preparatory coeducational day school that is rooted in honor. We inspire and guide our students to develop maturity of character, mind, and body. We engender an awareness and appreciation of intellectual, creative, and moral excellence in a setting that offers well developed programs, not only in the academic disciplines, but also in fine arts, athletics, leadership, and service to others. We provide a thoughtfully designed environment that is commensurate with this dedication to excellence, creating an atmosphere in which children are inspired to pursue wholeheartedly their ethical, intellectual, and physical development. 

...for their role in creating a just society. We educate them to become engaged, responsible, and useful citizens of a democracy in an interconnected world. We are respectful of all faiths, and we are committed to the spiritual and ethical values of the Judeo-Christian heritage and envision that these will become a part of each member of the Norfolk Academy community. The School is dedicated to enrolling children who demonstrate intellectual promise and curiosity and come from varied social, economic, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, recognizing that such diversity of perspectives and thought leads children to develop a greater sense of understanding, empathy, and responsibility. 

...to fostering academic freedom, trusting that both students and faculty will be inspired to explore, learn, and share, always striving toward wisdom and understanding. We believe teachers should be experts in their fields and passionate about discovering and nurturing the ways young people learn and develop. The interest and talents of teachers should enable them to assume responsibilities within and outside the classroom as devoted advisors, dedicated coaches, and exemplary role models. 

...Norfolk Academy has maintained high academic and ethical standards for both students and faculty. We believe that the Honor System is the embodiment of these ideals. This system is central to our values, reflecting our unwavering belief in integrity, trust, and responsibility that form the foundation of relationships within our community. Our students, faculty, and families work in partnership to assist our students in arriving at an authentic assessment of themselves and in challenging them to reach their true potential in a world of constant change.